Summit100 2017
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Business leaders’ Summit100 is a unique business gathering, the first of its kind in the region. It has become a strong brand of regional business cooperation and important platform for ideas and projects of cooperation that would bring the region including Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania a step closer to a competitive region, with strong economic growth and with better quality of life for all the people in the region.
Vision of Summit100: Through collaboration and cooperation make the SEE Region one of the most innovative and competitive regions in the world.
Summit 100 in 2017 will be in Skopje in Macedonia on October 16-17. In Skopje, SUMMIT100’s key word will be CONNECTIVITY and our key note guest will be Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport. We will discuss TRANSPORT AND FREE CARGO, GREEN BALCANICA, INFRASTRUCTURE, BRANDING AND PROMOTION OF THE REGION, MOBILITY OF PEOPLE, ENERGY AGENDA, DIGITALIZATION.
Background
The first annual Summit100 which was organized in October 2011 in Serbia gathered 100 top business leaders from the region, over 30 special guests from the most prominent international institutions, together with Presidents of Serbia Boris Tadić and Slovenia Danilo Turk and over 80 media representatives from all over the region. First tangible result of the Summit100 is the establishment of the first regional construction consortium Feniks, gathering more than 40 companies from Serbia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina with the mission to jointly act in the region and on third markets.
During 2012 and 2013, the importance of the Summit100 initiative was recognised by high-ranking officials of the regional countries: Prime Ministers of Montenegro Milo Djukanović and Serbia Ivica Dačić, President of Croatia Ivo Josipović and Slovenia Borut Pahor, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegović and President of Macedonia Gjeorge Ivanov. They all accepted to act as patrons of the initiative.
The second annual Summit100 which was held in May 2013, gathered again 100 top business leaders from the region in Montenegro, and Summit100 hosted prime ministers of Serbia Ivica Dačić, Montenegro Milo Đukanović, Bosnia-Herzegovina Vjekoslav Bevanda, special envoy of the Prime Minister of Slovenia – Minister of Economic Development and Technology Stanko Stepišnik and Deputy Minister of Economy of Macedonia Hristian Delev. The second annual Summit100 also attracted more than 50 special guests from the international institutions and diplomatic chore and more than 70 media representatives from the region.
The third annual Summit100 which was held in Croatia marked a historical moment in July 2014 when all Heads of State of the Countries of the region met in Cavtat, and discussed with business elite of the region the projects of co-operation with a key purpose to improve competitiveness of the regional counties.
The Summit100 was attended by Ivo Josipović, President of Croatia, Tomislav Nikolić, President of Serbia, Borut Pahor, President of Slovenia, Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegović, Željko Komšić and Nebojša Radmanović, Filip Vujanović, President of Montenegro, Gjorge Ivanov, President of Macedonia, Atifete Jahjaga, President of Kosovo, Bujar Nishani, President of Albania and more than 100 business leaders of the region.
The identified projects of cooperation were within the following industries: energy, food and agriculture, tourism, construction, transport and logistics, ICT and pharmacy and healthcare. The Sumit100 2014 hosted more than 100 top business leaders from the region, over 80 media representatives and special key note guests as Harry Van Dorenmalen, IBM Chair for Europe and Elin Flyngering of Norden, Nordic Council of Cooperation.The fourth annual Summit100
In order to undertake their own responsibility for enforcing better regional cooperation and for improving competitiveness of companies, national economies and region as a whole, business leaders gathered around Summit100 2015, and at its 4th annual event, held on June 1-2, 2015 in Portorož, Slovenia, organized six thematic workshops on digital economy, energy agenda, food and beverages, infrastructure and transport, knowledge based economy, tourism. Summit100 2015 gathered more than 180 participants including special guests EU Commissioner for Transport Ms. Violeta Bulc, European Investment Bank’s President Werner Hoyer, the Nordic Council of Ministers (Norden) General Secreatry Dagfinn Hoybraten, Presidents of all the countries from the region, Ministers, Mayors, etc.
The Summit100 was attended by Kolinda Grabar Kitarović, President of Croatia, Borut Pahor, President of Slovenia, Presiding Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mladen Ivanić, Filip Vujanović, President of Montenegro, Gjorge Ivanov, President of Macedonia, Atifete Jahjaga, President of Kosovo, and Željko Sertić, Minister of Economy of Serbia as a special envoy of President Tomislav Nikolić.
Overall conclusion of the 4th Summit100 is that the region needs significant investments in infrastructure and transport, but also it needs to implement digitalization in all aspects of economy to ease the access for consumers and businesses to goods and services. On top of that we as the region need to work on TRUST that is the basis of a fruitfull relationship but also to start investing energy and time into branding the region as a good quality food origin area, attractive tourist destination, excellent talent provider, especially in ICT domain, with strategic position to act as a transport hub, etc.The fifth annual Summit100
Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted the fifth annual gathering of this unique business initiative that brings the region back together. More than 130 participants from throughout the region but also special guests from EU, Norden, etc. and with more than 100 media representatives covering the event. Summit100 hosted Heads of State of regional countries, with the key message being the importance of building trust, further business integration and consolidation in Southeast Europe. Regional projects that can further improve competitiveness of the region and national economies were presented to the political leaders and the ways how to move forward were discussed.
Summit100 in Sarajevo hosted all Heads of State of the Countries of the Region – Bujar Nishani of Albania, Bakir Izetbegović, Mladen Ivanić and Dragan Čović of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Filip Vujanović of Montenegro, Hashim Taci of Kosovo, Gjorge Ivanov of Macedonia, Borut Pahoer of Slovenia and Tomislav Nikolić of Serbia, and Ministers of the Governments throughout the region. Summit100 also hosted high delegation from Norden and Ambassador Antoine Grassin of the France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was in charge of organizing Western Balkans Investment Summit in Paris on July 4, 2016.
Inspiration that you can globally succeed on your own from the region was shared with Summit100 2016 participants by Samo and Iza Login, founders of Outfit7 and creators of Talking Tom application. Outfit7 has been recently sold to Asian investors for US$1 billion. -
SUMMIT100 Business Leaders of Southeast EuropeCONNECTIVITYOctober 16-17, 2017, Hotel Marriott Skopje, Macedonia
Monday, October 16th09:00 – 10:00
Registration and Energizing Welcome
Smoothie Power Bar powered by EOS Matrix10:00 – 10:30
Grand Opening on the Importance of Connectivity in the Regiony
Addresses by
Zhivko Mukaetov, Alkaloid and Summit100 President of the Board: How Summit100 Has Turned Into a Leading Regional Business Platform and What Comes Next
Special Guest – Gjorge Ivanov, President of Macedonia: Macedonian View on Regional Perspective10:30 – 11:30
Special Key Note Address by Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport followed by a moderated discussion led by Iztok Seljak, Edison coordinator and SUMMIT100 Vice President of the Board
11:30 – 12:00
Networking break
12:00 – 12:40
Electrifying Motivation or What Lies Ahead? – Dr. Alexander Kotouc, Head of Project Management BMW i, BMW Group
12:40 – 14:00
Plenary panel: E-Mindset for Electrifying Growth Based on Connectivity
Panelists:
Kocho Angushev, Deputy Prime Minister, Macedonia
Ismir Jusko, Minister of Transport and Communication, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iztok Seljak, Hidria
Peter Boras, RoboticsXSpecial Key Note Introduction on How Sharing is a New Word for Caring i.e. Inspiration of Global Dimension: Davor Tremac, Uber
Moderated by Almir Jazvin, Prevent Group
Brief description of the panel topic:
Globally, as the society, we are in the midst of a changing paradigm from the centuries long period of seemingly unlimited natural resources to a sustainable carbon-free economy and society of the future, in order to save our planet and civilisation. Aiming at at green mobility of the future, de-carbonisation of road transport is one of critical and thus priority tasks. As Balcans has in the past continually been a part of the problem and has been tipically and still today, lagging behind in overall development, we in Samit 100 are aiming at the prosperous Balkans of the future, becoming a part of solution and providing global break-through innovation. One of the break through projects could be Edison – Green Balcanica, aiming to electrify the region and introduce sharing philosophy in transport. The aim of the panel is to try to find the quantum leap for the region to overstep the setbacks and become the innovative and connected hub for Europe in either green mobility or any other electrifying growth potential opportunity.14:00 – 15:15
Networking Lunch
15:15 – 16:30
Plenary panel: I Had a Dream of a Free Cargo Region or How to Turn a Summit100 Dream into Reality
Panelists:
Dragan Bokan, Voli
Mihailo Janković, Nectar Group
Zoran Kostovski, Alkaloid
Gazmend Abrashi, Exclusive Group
Peter Gašperšič, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Slovenia
Osman Nurković, Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs, MontenegroModerated by Sonja Šmuc, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia and Ivan Mišetić, Atlantic Group
Brief description of the panel topic:
Transport and interconnectivity are vital elements of regional cooperation and economic development. Region of SE Europe is lacking in development and stability also due to hindering transportation routes: for instance, it takes 12 hours to come from Skopje to Sarajevo, via road or air. There are different ways how to improve interconnectivity and traffic. Very effective method is acceleration of cargo along the SEE route, especially commercial and heavy duty vehicles with a process of swift border controls. Our aim is to enable free cargo flow without national borders stoppages/controls/custom clearance, by applying the valid related EU regulations for cargo. The vision of creating a ‘schengen-like’ region for transport would be possible with synchronized procedures and a support of an integrated IT system.16:30 – 17:00
Networking break
17:00 – 18:30
Plenary panel: From Berlin via Vienna, Paris and Trieste to Prosperous Reality or How to Make Ideas and Projects Work for the Region Thru Berlin Process
Panelists:
Branko Azeski, Economic Chamber of Macedonia and WB6 CIF Managing Board
Marko Čadež, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia and Chairman of WB6 CIF Managing Board
Miljan Ždrale, EBRD
Bas Bakker, IMF
Kenneth Broman, Nordic Council of Ministers
Goran Svilanović, Regional Cooperation CouncilSigning of Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Cooperation between Summit100 and WB6 CIF
Moderated by Jelena Radulović, Summit100 and Eldin Hadžiselimović, ASA Holding
Brief description of the panel topic:
There is a growing number of regional platforms and forums all aimed at improving relationships within the region and using synergies, exisiting and still to be unlocked in securing higher growth for regional economies. The idea of the panel is to talk about synergies and how we can be stronger and more efficient in joining efforts and capacities while all aiming for a more connected, more competitive and more growth oriented region. What can we learn from Norden experience? How EU model can be applied in the region? How does our region look from the outside? And what are connecting dots for creating strong, cohesive and efficient regional platform to support businesses and investments. How that strong, cohesive and efficient platform can build on on Berlin process?
20:15 – 20:45
Transport from Marriott to gala event
20:45– 23:00
Gala networking dinner celebrating CONNECTIVITY powered by Tikveš, Macedonia’s Finest
Tuesday, October 1708:30 – 08:45
Wake Up For Real – Coffee Time
08:45 – 10:00
Morning panel: I Love the Shape of You, My Dear Digital or How Industry Transformation is Shaping Our Lives?
Panelists:
Srdjan Šaper, I&F McCann Grupa
Vladimir Eftimoski, Stopanska Banka Bitola
Darko Dujić, Ceneje Group & Shopper’s Mind, Slovenia
Zenel Batagelj, ValiconModerated by Franjo Bobinac, Gorenje
Key Note Introduction on the Scenario of the Future: Carsten Beck, Director of Research, Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies
Brief description of the panel topic:
The aim of the panel is to try to find some of the answers on some of the following questions: What does digital mean in today’s business? Is it a Hamlet-type of dillema – to be or not to be? Is it a hype? Should we control digital or should we allow digital to control us? How to get on top of it or how to make it work for you and your business? Can digital make more profits for you? How digital is changing your end users/ consumers? What lies ahead or how to stay tuned in to market dynamics by using digital?10:00 – 10:15
Brief coffee energizing break
10:15 – 12:30
Creative Workshops: Yes, We Can or Let’s Make Regional Partnerships and Projects for Creative Export and Joint, More Competitive Approach to the Local or Third Markets
Creative Workshops
Brief by Nikola Vuković, Boston Consulting Group and Filip Glavan, Boston Consulting Group
1. Energy Agenda
Moderators/ Rapporteurs: Tomaž Orešič, GGE, Anton Papež,Interenergo and Francesco Corbo, EBRD2. Knowledge-based Economy
Moderators/ Rapporteurs: Srđan Janićijević, Mokra Gora School of Management, Sonja Radović Jelovac, Synthesis and Marjan Bojadzhiev, University American College3. Food & Beverages / Branding the Origin
Moderators/ Rapporteurs: Radoš Vukičević, Tikveš, Marija Desivojević Cvetković, Delta Holding4. Digital Economy
Moderators/ Rapporteurs: Dejan Turk, Telekom Austria, Vladan Živanović, NCR and Armin Talić, Bit Alliance
5. Tourism
Moderators/ Rapporteurs: Silvija Lovreta, Marriot International, Siniša Topalović, Horwath HTL and Dino Selimović, BBIDiscussion will be held at round tables with each having two Moderators-Rapporteurs whose roles are to prepare the discussion, select the discussion participants, lead the discussion at the tables with top business leaders in the region to identify potential ways, projects or other frameworks of cooperation in the region in the particular sector and to plenary rapport the findings at the end of the workshop (one moderator per topic).
10:15 – 10:30 Introduction and instructions
10:30 – 11:50 Discussion at roundtables
11:50 – 12:30 Plenary presentation of the ideas of regional cooperation12:30 – 13:30
Networking Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Plenary Panel:Can the Region Compete at the Global Playfield
Panelists:
Zoran Zaev, Prime Minister, Macedonia
Denis Zvizdić, Prime Minister, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Edi Rama, Prime Minister, Albania
Duško Marković, Prime Minister, MontenegroModerated by Zhivko Mukaetov, Alkaloid and Summit100 President of the Board and Svetlana Vuksanović, Montenegro Employers’ Association and Philip Morris International
15:00 – 15:10
Photo op with Prime Ministers
15:10–16:00
Farewell cocktail powered by Imperial Tobacco
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The Board of the Summit100 formed in early 2012, meets on quarterly basis throughout the region and decides on the strategy and development of the initiative.
The President of the Summit100 2017 Board is Zhivko Mukaetov, CEO, Alkaloid and the other Board members are:
- Iztok Seljak, CEO, Hidria
- Franjo Bobinac, President of the Board, Gorenje
- Eldin Hadžiselimović, ASA Holding
- Amer Bukvić, BBI bank
- Gordana Deranja, President, HUP
- Duško Knežević, President, Atlas Group
- Damir Kuštrak, Vice President for External Markets, Agrokor
- Miša Lukić, President, MMS Communications as Creative Director of the Summit100
- Davor Majetić, General Director, HUP
- Živko Mukaetov, CEO, Alkaloid
- Stanka Pejanović, CEO, Gorenje Serbia and President, Serbian Association of Managers
- Milan Petrović, CEO, Fleet Partner
- Jelena Bulatović, Executive Director, Serbian Association of Managers
- Maja Piščević, Senior Fellow, East West Institute
- Jelena Radulović, Partner at Alba Partners, serves as Program Director
- Bojan Radun, CEO, Bambi
- Meli Meliha Ramušović, Director of Development and Philantropy, Atlas Foundation
- Sonja Šmuc, Executive Director, Združenje Manager Slovenia
- Svetlana Vuksanovic, CEO for Montenegro, Philip Morris International
- Melanie Seier Larsen, Principal, Boston Consulting Group
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